IETC has been promoting eco towns as a tool to implement Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) based on the 3Rs principle (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) for more than 10 years. Because of its extensive experience, IETC was requested to a resource person during the training on eco towns and green growth for low carbon cities organized by UNITAR in Jeju, Korea, from 2 to 4 May 2012.The training gathered 17 participants from 11 major cities in Asia.

In addition to acting as a resource person and being a facilitator during interactive sessions, IETC also reviewed the case study prepared by each city and provided critical analysis, in order for each city to discuss the possibilities of south-south cooperation with other participants.